Position Summary
Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Process Operator / Masker.
- Full Time Permanent Contract
- 37 hours per week, 24/7 Shifts including days and nights
- Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
- Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.
Working in a chemical treatments environment for aircraft parts. Loading, unloading of jigs and vehicles of parts manually or by crane/fork lift, masking components using visual aids and masking materials to protect from surface treatments, also responsible for identify components using inks, paints and visual aids. Visual inspection of parts checking for damage and full treatments coverage.
Perks and Benefits
- A company culture that promotes work life balance
- Access to mental health support
- Business performance related bonus
- Career development opportunities
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
- Long Service Awards
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Free parking
Essential Responsibilities
- Must comply with relevant Environment, Health and Safety legislation and company policies, procedures and safe working systems
- Ensure a safe working environment & practices are maintained and compliance to site HSE standards
- Follow risk assessments, COSHH assessments, manual handling assessments and CAR reports
- Responsible for participating in accident investigations and approving appropriate actions
- Perform visual inspection of work area to obtain a 6S score daily and ensure the work area is maintained to 6S standards
- Proactively identify hazards and report them on the SQCDP Board
- Load/unload various parts onto jigs manually, using a crane or fork lift truck
- Process aircraft parts through various treatments processes (chromic anodising etc)
- Visually inspect parts for damage and to ensure the treatments process has been successful
- Follow and read visual aids and SOPs without supervision
- Directly and proactively suggest improvements to processes particularly with new product introduction within the customer specification
- Process and make recommendations regarding quality issues
- Liaise with quality, production and engineering teams to improve quality
- Escalate to a team leader when non-conforming product has been identified
- Support with problem solving root cause and corrective action activities
- Attend daily SQCDP meetings, and feedback information as required
- Carry out load plans within agreed time scales to meet sales targets
- Ensure all monitoring and measuring equipment is within calibration before use. Escalate any out of calibration equipment to the inspection team leader
- Maintain high standards of 6S and directly offer improvements
- Carry out operations safely with regard to own and others safety and dispose of waste correctly
- Behaviours to be in line and support company values
- To complete all mandatory E-leaning courses
Position Requirements
Academic:
- Minimum of 5 GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English.
Experience:
- Aerospace parts manufacture including treatments
- Experience of shift work
Key Competencies:
- Good verbal and written communication (passed numeracy & literacy exam)
- Excellent vision requirements (passed vision exam)
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Multi-tasking
Other skills/Abilities
Skills:
- Fork lift/combi lift or crane licence desirable
Abilities:
- To have Integrity
- Respectful to others
- Creative in finding ways to do things better
- Act ethically in all you do
- Collaborate well with others
About us:
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.
At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!
